Are Sports Cars More Commonly Manual or Automatic?

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Sports cars are more commonly manual. The specific reasons are as follows: 1. Manual transmissions are more mature in technology: Manual cars have more mature transmission technology, higher reliability, and lower maintenance costs compared to AT automatic transmissions. Since they are fully manual with no electronic assistance, they are purely mechanical structures, resulting in a much lower failure rate. The same model with a manual transmission tends to be slightly heavier than its automatic counterpart, making the vehicle more stable. 2. Manual transmissions offer better control for avoiding hazards: Manual cars allow for early upshifting and coasting as needed, making them particularly suitable for city driving and more fuel-efficient. Faster acceleration and quicker starts not only enable more agile maneuvering but also often help in avoiding hazards. When necessary, downshifting can be done more quickly, not only for overtaking but also for using engine braking to control speed and adjust trajectory in corners. In heavy rain or when wading through water, a manual car, if operated correctly, is less likely to stall.